From classes to jobs, to living situations and future plans, college students juggle enough. Make managing money as stress free as possible with the right checking account. Follow these simple tips to stay on top of your budget, so more of your money stays where it matters most—with you.
Checking Account Budgeting Tips for College Students
Bank whenever, wherever
Staying on top of your banking is easy with the secure features of online banking and mobile apps. Use them anytime to check balances, make transfers, even deposit checks anytime, anywhere.
Set some boundaries
Targeted ads are as common as late-night scrolling, and both can lead to impulse spending. To avoid giving in, keep just enough money in your checking account to handle your bills and necessities. You'll have the security of knowing your costs are covered, without the budgeting room to make impulse buys.
Open a savings account, too
With a checking account for spending and a savings account for longer-term saving, you stay in control and can easily access your money whenever you need it. Look for accounts with no monthly maintenance fees and no minimum balance or transaction requirements.
Turn on account alerts
Let your bank keep you up to date on your account, deposits, transfers and more. With account alerts, you set custom alerts so you receive text or email updates about the account information that’s important to you.
Ready to get started?
Check out these bank accounts that are great for students.
If your student is under the age of 18 please visit a branch to open an account.
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